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07-27-2017, 07:51 PM
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CT to NJ
Hello! We'd very much appreciate any suggestions the group can offer... We will travel with our Tundra and 22 foot TT between Clinton, CT to Pilesgrove, NJ. Clinton is along the I-95, but based on what I've read here, we'll avoid the 95.
We are thinking of picking up the I-84W somewhere around Waterbury, then the I-684 S, to the I-287 W (and across the Tappan Zee), then to the NJ Turnpike.
Does anyone know if there are traffic or construction areas to avoid along this route?
Does this take a large enough circle around NYC?
Thanks so very much!!
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07-27-2017, 08:40 PM
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That's a good way to go other then the Tap. Construction there and if an accident, WOW. I ran that way to and from,West Springfield. I ran far enough west to hit the Garden State parkway, but I have EZPass. Hope this helps.
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07-27-2017, 08:41 PM
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Location: Fairfield County CT
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We've camped at Hammonasset and Riverdale Farms, so we know your area well. Avoid Waterbury if you can. I'd take I-95 South to Exit 27A for the Route 8/25 Connector. Head north on Rt. 25 (it splits from 8 in Trumbull) and follow signs for I-84. You'll be on secondary roads for about 5 miles but there are no bridges.
Once on 84, I don't know of any construction, but the Tappan Zee itself is a construction zone.
I don't blame you for avoiding I-95 through NYC. We came through there in early July and the traffic was horrible and the toll for the GWB is FIFTY BUCKS with a two-axle trailer (without EZ Pass). Not sure if the TZ is any cheaper. Good luck!
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07-27-2017, 08:43 PM
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Kasual Kamper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A32Deuce
I ran far enough west to hit the Garden State parkway, but I have EZPass. Hope this helps.
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Does the Garden State allow trailers?
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07-27-2017, 08:52 PM
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Yes trailers are allowed. I'm driving a Class C with a car trailer. Have been using since 2012, no problem.
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07-28-2017, 07:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JayArras
We've camped at Hammonasset and Riverdale Farms, so we know your area well. Avoid Waterbury if you can. I'd take I-95 South to Exit 27A for the Route 8/25 Connector. Head north on Rt. 25 (it splits from 8 in Trumbull) and follow signs for I-84. You'll be on secondary roads for about 5 miles but there are no bridges.
Once on 84, I don't know of any construction, but the Tappan Zee itself is a construction zone.
I don't blame you for avoiding I-95 through NYC. We came through there in early July and the traffic was horrible and the toll for the GWB is FIFTY BUCKS with a two-axle trailer (without EZ Pass). Not sure if the TZ is any cheaper. Good luck!
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Thanks so much - that's great advice to take exit 27A to 25N. We'll do that. Much appreciation for your time. :-)
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07-28-2017, 07:13 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A32Deuce
That's a good way to go other then the Tap. Construction there and if an accident, WOW. I ran that way to and from,West Springfield. I ran far enough west to hit the Garden State parkway, but I have EZPass. Hope this helps.
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We do have EZ Pass. Glad that will be helpful. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond to our post - it is appreciated!
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07-29-2017, 09:32 AM
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Junior Member
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The route suggested by @JayArras worked perfectly. Tappan Zee was a breeze, and no toll because we were traveling west. Thanks to everyone for your help. Happy travels!
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08-04-2017, 07:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Connecticut
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grady Camping
Hello! We'd very much appreciate any suggestions the group can offer... We will travel with our Tundra and 22 foot TT between Clinton, CT to Pilesgrove, NJ. Clinton is along the I-95, but based on what I've read here, we'll avoid the 95.
We are thinking of picking up the I-84W somewhere around Waterbury, then the I-684 S, to the I-287 W (and across the Tappan Zee), then to the NJ Turnpike.
Does anyone know if there are traffic or construction areas to avoid along this route?
Does this take a large enough circle around NYC?
Thanks so very much!!
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I travel CT to NJ a lot (married a Jersey Girl). I'll be coming home with camper in tow for first time this weekend from Cape May to Montville, CT. If I were you I would take 95 South to the NY line. Then take 287 across the Tap and all the way down to the NJ Turnpike. It will be longer but a much more enjoyable ride. 95 in NY to the George Washington Bridge is what you want to avoid. If you leave around 9:00 am you will miss rush hour in CT and should have a good ride to 287. It's all timing in CT.
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08-04-2017, 08:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PEAS_PA
I travel CT to NJ a lot (married a Jersey Girl). I'll be coming home with camper in tow for first time this weekend from Cape May to Montville, CT. If I were you I would take 95 South to the NY line. Then take 287 across the Tap and all the way down to the NJ Turnpike. It will be longer but a much more enjoyable ride. 95 in NY to the George Washington Bridge is what you want to avoid. If you leave around 9:00 am you will miss rush hour in CT and should have a good ride to 287. It's all timing in CT.
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Thank you!!
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